Adopt 'Mom's Best Friend' at discount on Mother's Day at Orange Animal Services

Charlie is up for adoption. (Photo courtesy Orange County Animal Services)

Gail Smith, Orlando Sentinel

It's almost Mother's Day, and Orange County Animal Services is offering a “Mom’s Best Friend” adoption promotion on Sunday, May 11, in celebration. For this one day, dog and cat adopters will be able to spin the “Waggin’ Wheel” to receive a reduced adoption fee: Free, $5, $10 or $15.

“Pets are often thought of as ‘furry kids’ and that’s definitely a sentiment that we agree with,” said Dil Luther, Division Manager of Orange County Animal Services. “There is a great bond between a family and their pet and we’re hoping this promotion helps many of our dogs and cats find the wonderful homes they deserve.”

The promotion reduces dog adoption fees from the usual rate of $55 and cat adoption fees from the standard rate of $40.

“In the past, our one day adoption promotions have proven to be very successful in finding homes for our shelter pets,” said Luther. “We recently had 38 cats and kittens adopted during our Cinco de Meow adoption promotion. We’re hoping this Sunday’s promotion is even more successful.”

Orange County Animal Services is located at 2769 Conroy Road in Orlando near the Mall at Millenia. The facility is open for adoptions weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and weekends from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (407) 254-9150 or visit ocnetpets.com.